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Wesleyan College

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Wesleyan College

Macon, Georgia 31210-4462

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

Wesleyan College is a private institution in Macon with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 905, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 466 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,317 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,528.

Established

1836

Motto

Scientia et pietas ; "Knowledge and loyalty"

Type

Private liberal arts women's college

Conference

Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Division

Division III

Campus Visits

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62%Acceptance

905SAT Avg

466Students

7:1Student:Faculty

61%Grad Rate

$44,317Earnings 10yr

$14,528Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wesleyan College Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 905

Reading & WritingMid: 595

433465

MathMid: 527

443478

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

905

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,650

Room & Board$11,326

Total Cost of Attendance$40,591

Average Net Price$14,528

Median Debt at Graduation$24,094

Monthly Payment (10yr)$255

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,364

$30–48K$12,173

$48–75K$16,475

$75–110K$18,592

$110K+$20,958

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,528

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (40)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

466

Gender Split

100% / 0%

Women / Men

First Generation

35%

Pell Grant Recipients

44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35%

Black 37%

Hispanic 14%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.6%

Freshman Retention75.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,630

8 Years$37,320

10 Years$44,317

Rankings

U.S. News

#128

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Washington Monthly

#223

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History & Fun Facts

•History The school was chartered on December 23, 1836, as the "Georgia Female College", and it opened its doors to students on January 7, 1839.
•The school was renamed as "Wesleyan Female College" in 1843, when its affiliation changed from the Methodist-Episcopal Church to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
•The college shortened its name in 1917 to the present "Wesleyan College".
•Wesleyan has the world's oldest alumnae association, begun in 1859.
•In 1914, the school disbanded sororities on its campus.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K

72 mi(125 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

231 mi(400 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

286 mi(496 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta67 mi

BHM Birmingham182 mi

JAX Jacksonville203 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA952 mi · ~27h 30m drive

New York, NY762 mi · ~22h 1m drive

Hartford, CT862 mi · ~24h 54m drive

Providence, RI914 mi · ~26h 24m drive

Albany, NY866 mi · ~25h 1m drive

Syracuse, NY814 mi · ~23h 31m drive

Rochester, NY784 mi · ~22h 39m drive

Buffalo, NY740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Philadelphia, PA681 mi · ~19h 40m drive

Pittsburgh, PA562 mi · ~16h 14m drive

Harrisburg, PA636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

Newark, NJ756 mi · ~21h 50m drive

Washington, DC559 mi · ~16h 9m drive

Baltimore, MD594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Atlanta, GA72 mi · ~2h 5m drive

Charlotte, NC231 mi · ~6h 40m drive

Raleigh, NC352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Miami, FL535 mi · ~15h 27m drive

Orlando, FL330 mi · ~9h 32m drive

Tampa, FL348 mi · ~10h 3m drive

Nashville, TN286 mi · ~8h 16m drive

New Orleans, LA426 mi · ~12h 18m drive

Richmond, VA479 mi · ~13h 50m drive

Chicago, IL658 mi · ~19h 1m drive

Detroit, MI654 mi · ~18h 54m drive

Minneapolis, MN980 mi · ~28h 19m drive

St. Louis, MO538 mi · ~15h 33m drive

Kansas City, MO743 mi · ~21h 28m drive

Indianapolis, IN495 mi · ~14h 18m drive

Columbus, OH491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Cleveland, OH606 mi · ~17h 30m drive

Milwaukee, WI738 mi · ~21h 19m drive

Dallas, TX759 mi · ~21h 56m drive

Houston, TX720 mi · ~20h 48m drive

Austin, TX845 mi · ~24h 25m drive

San Antonio, TX905 mi · ~26h 9m drive

Los Angeles, CA1982 mi · ~57h 15m drive

San Francisco, CA2192 mi · ~63h 19m drive

San Diego, CA1934 mi · ~55h 52m drive

Seattle, WA2246 mi · ~64h 53m drive

Portland, OR2235 mi · ~64h 34m drive

Denver, CO1272 mi · ~36h 45m drive

Phoenix, AZ1636 mi · ~47h 16m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1642 mi · ~47h 26m drive

Honolulu, HI4542 mi · ~131h 13m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Atlanta (ATL)67 miles

Rental car

101 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

134 min$80-134

Birmingham (BHM)182 miles

Rental car

273 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

364 min$218-364

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Wesleyan College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award